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Fashionable Uses of Flowers.

NaSillOii'tDlS lScS Ot Flowers.
The New York correspondent OF the
Springfield Union speaks OF the fash,
ionahle uses to which flowers are now
put:
The business OF florists twenty and
even ten years ago was rather poor
compared with the immense orders
they now receive. Flowers are always
fashionable, ard are constantly grow
ing in demand. OF course, every funer
al, wedding, and ball reception is
bountifully supplied. There is neve,
a fine dinner given in New York with
out counterpece for the table OF
MOVERS and corsage bouquets for the
women, and boutonnieres for the men
4 Woman WHO sits in 6. box ut the op
era always has her bouquet. Men
after five o'clock wear flowers in theiI
bnttonholes every day; that Is, if they
are society men, also great many
who are not, but who like
flowers. Col Robert G. Inger
soil, Daniel Dougherty, and 10,
aqum Miller wear flowers, for they are
specially fond OF them. Nearly every
member of the stock exchange has
flower, and most men have distinc
ave laweF. know q man who never
wears anything but ii sprig OF smlla&
OF the tinlest leaves; another always
wears violets; another mignonette
still another lilies OF the valley; anoth,
er Il small yellow flower, and Ger.
tain well known man about town
carnation pink. So there are hun.
dreds OF ways in which to use flowers
Women are fond OF using them at
thetr regular weekly receptions. and
rs p medium Of love they are inyalua.
hIe, They are often worth ten times
their weight in gold, How many oi
loves contracts have been consum
mated with flowersl There is u new
rose thati is very fashionable this year,
called cher majesty 1t is very large
and full, OF n pinkish white. A lead,
ing florist has had h.s window filed
with them the past week, and SO
great were the ecrowds to look at them
that u policeman was necessary to
make the people move on. .'They are
SO perfect, they look rs ii they must
DE artificial, there isn't a blemish on
one OF them, remarked n woman;
parade kical, bt!t still D TACT The
PRICE OF these roses is 500 each. Bcr,
ny Wal, Il young man. who is some.
times called the 'kins Of the dudes
bought one OF these roses ,ecentiyi
certainly not for himself; they are too
large.
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faE P0es MANS sHEAr.
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From The Dawn of tie Morning.

From The Dawn q tie Morning.
Hc AAw the wheat zelda waiting
All golden iii tho sun,
AAsslatfnng and stAlwnrt reapers
y: Went by him ono by one.
coald / reHpin hs,rvest,,'
His heart made bitter cry.
cnn do nothing. nothing,
q Il So wonk, alas, am ].
At eve q fniRting traveller
Sunk down beside his door;
"A cup Of cool, sweet water
To qiicnch his thirst ho bore.
And when refreshed and ndstrengthened,
The traveller weiss his way,
Upon the poor mans threshold
a golden wheat sheaf lay.
When came the Lcrd Of harvest,
He cried: "Oh, Master, kind,
One sheaf | have to offer,
But that l did not bind.
IGave a cup of water
To one athirst, and he
Left Mt my door, i'll going,
This Rheni offer Thee"
Then snid the Master softly:
Well pleased with this am I.
One Of my angels left 1t
With thee ls he passed by.
Thou mnyest not join the reapers
Upon the harvest plain,
But he who helps a brother
Binds sheayes richest gr,iin.'
f~s EBEN Il. RgxFoRp.
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Butte, Mont, is having an epidemic OF
hnicides, Within a week three OF the dpmi
monde have killed thomaoives. Eisie Hey,
nolds, utter viewing the body of Florence
Griffith, another suicide, told her con,pan.
ions that she would be the next victim.
She then went to the room Of n prominent
society man, absent at the time, and with
n pistol blew out her brains. She left n
note saying she was nineteen years old
married, and the mother OF three children
and requesting that her husband, b. Far
tnf 81 Portland. f1a nqfiia& 9, nee death
Fannie Mildred TOOK a dose of morphine,
but II stomach pump saved her.
The paoplo Of Albert Loa are Hndeavor-
Ing TO secure the Illinois Central and the
pcs Moines l)uluth extensions to their
tow town, I'M the !, Ipcmer lrpm Lyle and the latter
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The immediate eause of the call for
troops to aid in the destruction of fences
IN Wyoming WAS the failure OF the firms OF
Windsor Coble and Davidson Bros.
whose ranches lie Al miles southwest oi
hcyenne, to remove their fences under an
ordef OF the secretary made Jan. Is, 1887
t. a. Bowers, one of the two special in
spectors OF public lands for he secretary
OF the interior, last December directed
THESE firms to remove their fences. They
applied to hesecretary for time. He gave
them until Nav
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,s I'm pregnancy, "Fayorire Prescription ~
,s,Ia, ,s liother ta'dial," relieving nausea.
weakness OF stomach and other distm.sSIns,,
fINEtoms " sn u eo, common to that condition. II
Gestation, it SO prepares the system for do. IL.
nrvery as TO greatly lessen, and many times
almost entirely do away with the suiferingss
OF that trying ordeal inss
j., "InVorite % %ePrescription,ow % when taken
GoldGn ,n.Sl Medical al Discovery, and small lnxas
dttle Liyer Iis), cures LivesE E'tH, Kidna Pellets
r,oxas aSyr dfeases heaS Their combined nss also
system. "ift~kp.r-
"Envoritc Prcsarfptiono ls tbe OWL.
mcd,clne for women sold, by Sruyy,s,ss Suts
nnder positive guarantee, fromS fsS 'shts, fhs,
mn'at'at:aeIufers, y that 1t viii rive satisfans s"e
,,ad t,%n n every ,yy case, or money wiil be m,-
iuhaea. rms guarantee has been pri,teS
on tha hottie-wrapper, and fnithiuIly aorI
RED re, out Tor many years. Large b0tti.csr i.s
tigl on doses Sl'OO, or six bottles Tor
pi.saa!s Send ten !Gpnts IN stanps xssr =!
pages Qua diseases of Women SA
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Sweet is revenge especially TO women, -
said the gifted, but naughty Lord Byron
Surely he was in bad humor when he wrot.
such words. But there are complaints
that only women suffer, that are cnrryin;
OF them down to early graves
THERE'S hope for those who suffer, no mat
Yer how sorely, or severely, in DIR. r.. V.
pierce's "Favorite Prescription" Safe in
its action it is n blessing especially to W ON.
en- and to men, too, for when women suffer
the household is askew.
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MARKETS.

Cniosso;--W Wheat No. . spring, s2sc: No. 3
lg spflpg. ''c; No: red. s2Sc. Corn, No 2 37l.r
oats, No. :, SO. Rye, No. =, 56tc harley
70; go = o,e Fins seed SLOT Timothy seed,
Sl,eo Pork, per bbi., S2o. 80. Lard, per 100
,es" - p Butsss creamery II to 22t; dairy,
10y to 2!c, Eggs llls to 12isc
NEw lofK;-Whett, No. = spring a3c: No. l
Nard; m l. oie uligraded red. a5i,c No. 3 red, 0ise.
No red, Si1ae. Corn. ungrudcd, ookc: No. d
io'.r oats inixea W stern, 3Tc: white, i2c.
hE5S, l3Ac. Butter, western, IL TO pie
Wheat. 7shc. Corn. No 8, 3Sc,
oats, No; =. white 325sc. Rye, No. i, tj2gc'
Barley, doe. Pork. $3.50 Lard S7l5. But.
ter Il TO zoe. Eggs. IL To l2',c
MiSEEAPoIis.-Whea No: hard, 7Gc. M
horthera Iiao: No. northern. T31c Flour
70 Leo is2a dealers or shippers, IN sacks 81 40 to
- si'3u Corn, 39c. Bran, $1,000 to $40 80.
shorts, n J 81 $1,000 to sio;5o Oats soc Rye.
NO = iSc; No. ), ioe, Corn meal bolted SIS
to $50. Hay wild 80 to Slo5o. Butter,
creamery, "a 25c dairy, Is TO zoe Eggs,
II 10 l24c. Potatoes, so TO soc
81 PAuL;-Whoat, No. / hard, ne; No. /
northern, 'il3c; No, = northern 7ic Corn No.
y }sn cats No. mixed, 29.c; No 2, mixed,
2oe' No white, 32o; No. white, 3ic Bar,
ley No; 2, soc. Rye, No. ., 4sr Flax seed.
9oc. g. Thnothy seed, 81 10 Clover seed. 500.
Potatoes, ~ 10 :1Sc Egss. IL. to lie.
DCLNIH:--Wheat, ~, to 7SLc
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Ex-Gov. William Smith who. for up-
wards OF 60 years has been couspicuousiy
Unidentified with the affairs OF Virginia as
lawyer, legislator, congressman and COVER
nor serving several years in the United
States congress and two terms as governor
of the state, is dead.
The second annual band convention for
southern Minnesotn.w he held in Roches.
fer during the latter part OF June.
j. V. Barbour of Kentucky has obtained
u verdict pf Sl1,ooo damages against Il. O.
Stephenson OF Ohio for the aeduction OF his
young daughter.
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An Offensive Rreath

Is most distressing not only to the person
afflicted il he has any pride, but to those
with whom lie comes in contact. 1t is u
delicate matter to speak OF, but it has
parted not only friends put lovers Bad
breath and catarrh are inseparable. Dr.
sage Catnrrh Remedy cures the worst
cases as thousands can testify.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-05-27

PURE Cop LIVER on mace from selected iivcrs
the sea shore hy HAZARD. HAzshp X CO. New York.
1tiS absolutely pure and sweet Patients who have once
taken 1t prefer il toa Others. rhysilps have decided
superior 10 any OF the other oils in market.
CHtrrED HASpR, FACE PrIrLEs, and rough Skin
cured by using JUEifER TAR SOAP. made by HAZARD,
HAZARD x Co, New IorA.
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Cheap Comfort.-What Il comfort it to
know that, in case OF any of your children
being attacked ut night with Group, you
have the remedy at hand in Aliens Lung
Balsam! Depend upon it, mothers it
cures Group; perfectly pure and harmless.
zoe, 5ocr and Sl.oo II bottle at all drug
gists.
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cures nausea, weakness of stomach, indi-
gcstion- h'oating and cructations of gas.
As a soothing and strengthening
ncryinc," Favoritc Prescription is uns
cqiiniled and is invaluable in allayinc ai,,,
Subduing nervous eNcitabilitr. .i.Itability.
exhaustion, nrost;...uu, nyst1ria. spasnls
ana .tncn distressing, nervous symptoms
commonly. attendant upon functional and
organic disease of the womb, II Induces
refreshing sleep and relieves mental cnx-
lctE and dcsppiuiencN.
Ds. ftercc'e EavGriec Prescription
IN a legitimate gncdicine. carefully
compounded by an experienced and skillful
physician, and adapted to woinnn's delicate
examination. II is purely vegetable IN It's
effects IN any condition of the system. sl ~ ''
"fasori.e Prescription ~ n posi-.
ave cure for tho most complicated and
obstinate Gnscs Of ieucorrhea, or whites"
excessive flowing ut monthly periods, pain
ful .mcnstruation. unnatural sup,re.s,onr
prolapsns or, falling of the "1,hh. weak
bhck, female weakness y antcyhrsion ro,
troVels!aii, naAt!ug GOWN scnsntiotts oh,e,,.
M .a cH2FFssIy9u NE tIiihmraation aud liberation
9t the womb, illtian,m ltiou, pain and tes-
derneSs in aVarics, accompanied with "is-
ternai heal
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-05-27

After slavery, civil service; then moral re-
iorm among the people, for absence OF vr.
tue and integrity nndermines the safety OF
lree goNernmentand society Abuse of slim
uiantsi overworked women; fast living and
luxury, undermines mind und body. The
struggle against these will be deadly one
Loud IL mans appetite and pocket, aud
you have him. The three great leading
characteristics of dissipa ton, abuse of stim.
ulants and overwork are met by the new
new discovery, Extract OF Moxie Nerve
food. 1T stops nervous exhaustion in
women. The abuse OF the system in any
form. Its results are the craze of the coun.
try. The sales OF it as made into u luscious
beverage are perfectly enormous already.
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For mental depression take Aliens Iron
Tonic Bittcrs. All genuine bear the sigma
ture oi j. Z. Allen, Druggist ST. Paul,
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At Bieber, Lnssan County, Cal, resides
Mr.. Thomas 7. Ford, who writes al can
iruthiniIy say have used St Jacobs Oil
III my family Tor years, and find it n never
milling remedy for all painful complaints"
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THE oUTGKOWTH OF A VAST ExpERIENcE

The treatment of many thousands OF cases
OF those chronic weaknesses and dist ccssng
ailments peculiar to females, ut the InvalidS'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y,
has afforded a vast experience In nicely
adapting and thoroughly testing remedies
for the cure of woElans peculiar malades
Dr. Ptcrcc's EayCrite Prescription
Is the oEtgrnwth. or ro'''t. .ss .i,.a great
and N&'la.t.S uSpealence.,u. Thousands OF
pestinltsninis, resolved from patients and
from physicians who haze tested it in the
more aggravated and obstinate tl,seR haici,
bad E1f,ed ;he,n akiii,, GROVE it To be the
hiosE Wonderful remedy ever devised for
the relief and euro OF Suffering women, II
Is not recommended rs a "clire-aii.s but
as n, most perfect specific for woman's
peculiar ailments.
Az powerful, invigorating tonic,
it inparts strength 70 tho whole system,
and TO the uterus, OF womb and its ap-
hwarn-ont," 'rnn-doSn." deblta,cd 4 teach sch,
sra, milline,s, drcssmnkcrs, sen,nstrnssca,
"shop-giris," housckecpcrs, nursing moth
ers, and, feeble women eenrrnliy, DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the graa,It,,,
est earthly boon, being p',rtuailea a, IN
arratisihg rai diu ana Restorative ttinii.. Ii
pton4otes digestion and assimilation of food
Address, SgstSsl.lssS spISay
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Organic weakness or loss OF power
IN either sex, however induced, speedily
and permanently cured Enclose l o cents
in stamps for book of particulars
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association
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For Bronchial, Asthmatic and Pulmon.
airy complaints 'BRowN's BRoNcuIAt. TRo-
eHEs' have remarkable curative properties.
Sold only in boxes
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II you want to know how to mako 100
per cent profit within sixty days on any
amount from $40 up write to Geo. c. OF
colt the stock broker. st, Paul Minn,
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Bishop Kip OF California has just been
paid $40, 900. arrears OF salary for thir.
teen years
The Boston authorities spent Sl5, 900
entertaining Queen Kapiolan.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-05-27

The Interstate commission rules that it
mas no power permanently to suspend any
provision OF the law
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The Nickel Plate railroad was sold Tor
SIG, 900. 900.
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Especially to Women.

Ben Pcrley Poor. the well known CORE
spondent, is dangerously ILL.,
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Tho Coming Strucole

Mr. o Brien spokeat Ottawa on the Sth
without disturb ance
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-05-27

Gambling houses ut Minneapolis have
ccn ordered to close within a week.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-05-27

Hon. Charles stuara. member oicongress
and senator, died at Kalamazoo, Mich.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-05-27

Harcourt's amendment to the coercion
bill was defeated by u vote OF 2l2 tn $50
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-05-27

On the ocean, cares little about storm. He is
positively Indifferent whether he ,s washed over.
board or not. But set by winegassEul or two
OF Hostettet's stomach Bittcrs, he feels renewed
Interest IN his personal safety. This fine correc
pu'splilg 1Eam. pr 4htppa9:,l, 10 ,hs glsli6,I,
hptrlment of health-;!ta IeTE!piou5 Impurities
sftifh gives isn TO dlsoriers OF Rio stomach liy-
Western pioneer and miner, the Bitters is ntynI.
liable aH II meaiis al protection against malaria.
when lis seeds ara Intent IN air and water TO
ihe effect OF nver"ork, mental or manual, IL is
II most reliable aniidote all.! to the iehiiit.,e1
ana herHons. it affords great and speedily felt
relief aud yisor.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-05-27

The president has appointed George II.
Mott postmaster at New Orleans
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-05-27

The best cough medicine is Pisos Cure for
Consumut!on sold everywhere. 20 cts.
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Mrs. Alnry Montgomery Gibson, wife OF
United States Senator Gibson OF Louisiana.
died in Washington.
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IGN- Ne. s6a Main Street, BUFFALO. IN
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The 'Favorite Prescription
poor suffering wOmpu.n
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This Offer is not EquaIled

For loc, will send certificate worth 75c and sam
plc oi beautiful cards. The old Reliable, 4
EAnn. MATCH & NOVELTY Go. Mullinrfnrl Cam,
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OF money, but received no lasting
persuaded me to try your mehsei
because | vas prcjudiccd against
lhey would do me pp rood, / iii
ny WouI9 ger tae some of your
aHaii'st -, advice of my physician.
rs'voritc Prescription, also six b
,favoritc Prescription as,a + Anyc
ycars. ] then gave she Balance ar ,
was troubled lii the same way, an
time. ! have not had to take 4
four years."
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Address waHLD's o,spENsanx rIEnzcs1 Association 70.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-07
The American Express office is being
treated to new coat of paint.
DALLOWELL-

Mr. Frank Carr, jeweller, has just put a
large safe in his store of the Mosler Safe &
Lock Co make of Cincinnati. 1t weighs
about ton and half.
MIR. Seth Aldrich, now of Great Head,
Mass, was among the arrivals on Wednes-
days boat.
Mr.. Samuel Currier, Jr. has recently pur-
chased ne Percheron stud horse of parties
10 Presque Isle, which stands seventeen hands
high He is valued at $500, is a mottled
gray, and is in every respect a splendid ami.
NAL
Four carloads of machinery arrived for
the shoe factory Wednesday noon.
Mr. Frank Smith, foreman at the corn fac
tory, went - Portland Monday for more
labels for the cans, and on other business
connected with the factory.
The captain of the wrecked schooner is at
work with crew of men and boys laborious-
lv removing the coal from the sunken hull.
A large iron scoop is used, which is handled
nv pulley and long wooden pole attached
to one side. Two or three wheelbsrrow loads
are fished up at a time, ard dumped on a
float, which, when full, is propelled to the
shore.
Workmen are engaged in putting the ma
chinery in the shoe factory. Steam was
made Tuesday, and the engine worked to
perfection. The Messrs. Johnsons have ar
rived in the city.
Mrs. Horace Parlin of East Winthrop.
will spend the winter with friends in Massa-
cbusetts. Mrs Parlir formerly lived in this
city.
4 number of ''the boys" attended the
Litchfeld fair Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-07
THE CLOSING DAY
Of the Universalist q. 8. Convention In tlui,
City.

Yesterday was the closing day of the very
successful Sunday School convention which
has been in session at the Universalist church
In this city. A large number were in attend
ance. The morning session opened with con
ference meeting conducted by Rev. W. W.
Hooper of Orono. This was followed by a
business meeting at which the following eff.
GERS were elected: President, j. w. Knowl
ton, Belfast; vice president, Mrs. NJ. b. Bar.
ney' Deering; secretary, w. S. Perkins,
Lewiston; treasurer, Mrs. j. S. Hobbs, Lew
lston; treasurer, Mrs J S. Hobbs, Augusta
trustees, Rev. NJ. Crosley Of Portland, r H
Aidrich of Waterville, Albert Wood of No.
Arson. This was followed by very inter
esting normal exercise primary, by Miss
Nancy Hill OF Auburn. This was followed
by an address on Missionary work through
the ). s." by Rev. II. K White, Dexter
The treasurer then submitted mis- report at
winch the convention held a conference on
the practical phases Of Sunday school work
The closing hours were passed in informal
talks On various topics connected with the
work in the Sunday schools The following
resolutions were passed by the convention: i,
Resolved, That this convention views with
deep satisfaction the general and earnest at
tention given to the subject of temperance
In this State and throughout the nation, and
we urge upon our Sunday school managers
the necessity and duty of educating the young
IN total abstinence; and we further recon-
meud that all our people unite in maintain
ing every approved legal and moral instru-
mentality designed to promote the temper
ance cause among all classes of people.
Resolved, That we earnestly commend the
u)spel Banner to the teachers and workers
in the Sunday School, and that we desire to
express our thanks TO DR.. French for his
able exposition VI the helper lessons.
The greater number of those in attendance
left on the ait -rnoon trains, but few stopped
| over with friends in the city. The conven-
ton was most interesting one throughout,
marked by maenanimity OF purpose and an
earnest consideration of the subjects under
discussion. IL will undoubtedly do much to
further the good cause 10 which its member
are so earnestly enlisted
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SOU TIL LITCHFIELD.

The October session of Kennebec County
Grange convened with Litchfield Grange to-
day. The forbiddng aspect of the weather
in the morning doubtless kept many members
from attending who otherwise would have
done so. In the call of the oranges delegates
responded from Winthrop, Monmouth aud
Pittston. In the absence of Worthy Master,
S. G. Watson of Oakland, the meeting was
called t. order by w. o, A. c. True of
Litchfeld. The forenoon session was devoted
to routine work. At noon one of the Itch
field sisters famous dinners was partaken of,
and thoroughly enjoyed. The afternoon ses
sion convened at 2 o'clock and the following
subject announced for discussion. Winter
Work for the Oranges" communication
was received by w. Sec, l.. X Litchfad
from DIR. Twitchell expressing regret at the
necessity of his being absent from the meet
ing; also paper expressing his views on the
subject under discussion which was read by
the w. Sec,y. The paper was listened to
with good attention, and cont 4lned many points
worthy of careful consideration BY every
patron. W. Ii. Keith of Winthrop followed
with Interesting and practical remarks L.
X Ltchtield of Winthrop in an earnest speech
urged upon members the necessity of work,
and offered valuable suggestions in re-
gard to carrying out the spirit of the
topic under consideration. Mrs. +. A.
Lapham of Pittson made an earnest plea for
women in the grange. Mrs. John Scott made
very interesting remarks The debate was
further participated in by E. H. Lapham of
Pittson; A. c. True, A. C Metcalf, Dr. Enoch
Adams, G H. Palmer, R. w. Cunningham
of Litchield. A pleasing and interesting
feature of the occasion was fine display of
fruit, flowers and vegetables by the members
of Litchfield Grange.
Among the fruit we noticed specimens Of
the Goodale pear BY G. F. Chick, the best we
have ever seen. Plants and cut flowers BY
Mrs. E. N. Pinkham, Miss Allie Lord, Mrs.
c. A. Metcalf. Mrs. A. Chick, Mrs. w.
M Cunningham added much to appearance
of the display. In the centre of the fruit
stand as if guarding twas a large owl nicely
mounted BY Mrs c. A. Metcalf. Mrs.. E. C.
Stantiall presented common field pumpkin
weighing As pounds. The meeting was har-
monious and enthusiastic and we expect good
results from it